Last verified against the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Opticians) (opens in a new tab). Sources: Board page + state law (2 sources).
Yes. Vermont licenses opticians through the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Opticians). We checked the board’s official website on Oct 8, 2026; confirm current rules with the board before applying. ABO and NCLE are national certifications; they are not a state license by themselves.
See Vermont’s official board page (opens in a new tab)
Vermont at a glance
| Licensed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| License types | Optician license |
| What the board’s page says about exams | Not stated on the board’s page; contact the board. |
| Board | Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Opticians) (opens in a new tab) |
| Verified | Oct 8, 2026 · Board page + state law (2 sources) |
Details not yet verified
We’ve confirmed on the board’s official website that Vermont licenses opticians, but we haven’t yet verified which exams, training routes, or renewal rules apply. Check the Vermont Secretary of State, Office of Professional Regulation (Opticians) (opens in a new tab) directly.
What state law says
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 47 (Opticians) (opens in a new tab): Vermont’s statute governing the licensing of opticians.
Official sources
- https://sos.vermont.gov/opticians/ (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- https://sos.vermont.gov/opticians/statutes-rules-resources (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)
- 26 V.S.A. chapter 47 (Opticians) (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 8, 2026)